A LARGE PAIR OF CARVED COMPOUND HUALI 'DRAGON' CABINETS

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03.11.2020 14:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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United Kingdom, London
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Lot 211 | A LARGE PAIR OF CARVED COMPOUND HUALI 'DRAGON' CABINETS
A LARGE PAIR OF CARVED COMPOUND HUALI 'DRAGON' CABINETS

19TH CENTURY

Each cabinet has two pairs of hinged doors carved with descending pairs of five-clawed dragons chasing the flaming pearl, entwined amongst leafy flowering stems, the square legs joined by an apron carved with waves. The interior has two drawers and two cupboards to the base.

Each cabinet, 91 in. x 43 ¼ in. x 16 7/8 in. (231.3 cm. x 110 cm. x 43 cm.)

Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
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